Underplayed Gems

Catharage (2025)

Catharage cover
Developer
Björn Michalski
Publisher
Games Foundation GmbH
Platforms
Windows
Genres
RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 60 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A methodical strategic game where you carefully manage resources and defend a central hub against waves of enemies.

tacticalstrategicdefensiveexplorativemethodicalpersistentprotective

What players say

Players say Catharage has a promising core but is rough around the edges, with controls that feel unintuitive and visuals that make it hard to spot important items. Runs can be very long and some report sudden insta-deaths, though those who stick with it find a strategic space sim that blends elements from Homeworld and EVE.

Screenshots

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